Close Encounters at Tshuduku
While Andrew has had his nose to the grind stone at the mill, I have been lucky enough to go touring around with my wonderful English friends Lynette and Suzanne.
Our last adventure was to Tshukudu, a game reserve close to Hoedspruit. This reserve is a little different to others I have been to.
Tshukudu has been owned by the Sussens family since 1980.When they bought the property it was a cattle station. Over time they have converted it into a fantastic game reserve. Members of the family who have grown up there run the property . Over the years they have looked after various orphaned and unwanted animals. These animals have become much loved members of Tshukudu, some now living in their 'old age care facility' because if left in the wild they would no longer be able to fend for themselves, others enchanting the visitors with their presence.
As well as the 'friendly' animals there are plenty of wild animals who are free to come and go and still the Sussens seem to know a great deal about all the animals on the property.
The game drives are wonderfully exciting as Chris and Jess negotiate rough terrain to get you as close to the animals as possible.
We enjoyed our time so much I am planning to take Andrew back on his first free weekend in 5 weeks.
We have got a good zoom on our camera but... we got close!!
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| How close do you want to get to a Rhino! |
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| Beautiful elephant in the setting sun |
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| Don't think thats blood on his teeth he just hasn't brushed blood |
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| Mthembe the beautiful Cheetah. |
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| Lynette playing with one of the baby caracul on our morning walk. |
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| One last cuddle. I found it hard to say goodbye to Mthembe. |
